Riad Kniza

Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Kniza in Marrakech, Morocco

Owned by a Moroccan antiques dealer who has served as personal tour guide to international celebrities and heads of state, Riad Kniza is located in the heart of the Old Medina district of Marrakech. This elegant hideaway invites guests in with richly furnished suites surrounded by gorgeous cityscapes and views of the Atlas Mountains. Here at this gem of Moorish art and architecture, you will enjoy a most memorable hospitality experience.

Situated just minutes from Djemaa Al Fna Square, famed for its snake charmers and fortunetellers, the hotel is an excellent starting point for your explorations. Browse the city's many wonderful souks, lively bazaars, spice markets and more. Not to be missed is the Museum of Islamic Art, with its priceless Moroccan artifacts, relics and the monumental Koutoubia Minaret. Adventurous guests can day trip to the ancient Berber villages and kasbahs of the nearby mountains.

Reviews for Riad Kniza

It's difficult to mention all of the things that this Riad does right, but I will try. First they take care of all of the pre-arrival issues such as airport pickup. Upon arrival you are greeted by a friendly and smiling staff that for the next few days will make everything easy for you. When you get to your room you will find space and comfort in Moroccan style. Everything is thoughtfully provided including, in my room, a built in adapter and charger for your electronics. Wifi was great and they even had a cell phone in the room you could take outside to assist in an emergency if your own did not work. The wonderful staff helped with all details including helping you locate and haggle the price of a taxi! The owner Mohamed is outgoing, generous with his time, and knows the area and best things to see. An owner can make or break a small business and this owner makes the experience perfection!!
In summary, from the helpful and always smiling faces of every member of the staff and with an owner that helps you in every way , to the spacious and sumptuous rooms, you are made to feel like royalty and yet it's as warm and familiar as being in your own home. There may be a few more spectacular hotels in Marrakesh but you will not find a more fantastic overall experience than at the Riad Kniza!!

Riad Kniza is a luxurious haven hidden in the busy Medina of Marrakesh. This meticulously restored riad has just 11 rooms and the highest standards of service. Breakfast is an elaborate display of Moroccan delicacies, served at your choice on the rooftop terrace or in your room. The restaurant is more authentically Moroccan than any others we found in Morocco. We found the "Handy" phone provided by the hotel to be invaluable in navigating the Medina - this was a huge plus! Mohammed, the owner of the riad, has a lovely Moroccan/Berber gallery and gift shop, and his personal tour (complete with stories) was a real treat.

We had a very welcoming experience with the Riad Kniza. Great dinner, romantic hammam and spacious room. Breakfast is predominantly sweet and lacks a bit of originality when you stay here for seven nights like we did. The staff is very friendly and sympathetic, sometimes mix up scheduled appointments but that is always easy to manage. All in all a very luxurious Riad stay! If we come back in the summer months, Riad Kniza will be on our list! Thank you!

From the moment we arrived we were treated like honoured house guests. The Riad itself is beautifully set out from the delightful roof garden to the spa, pool, restaurant and elegant bedrooms. Most of all the level of service provided by the owner and all of the staff was of the highest order. The restaurant had a limited menu but the food and wine were good and reasonably priced. It was almost worth making the trip just to enjoy the excellent breakfasts, served in your room at no extra cost, if you wished. Rely on the staff to advise you of the best trips and things to do.